Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...

Two of the most valuable garden tools right now are a soil thermometer and a vegetable seed germination chart. The soil temperature in my area of east Bend has been registering at 50 degrees F.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot ...

Do You Need to Mulch Every Year? No, you don’t have to mulch every year, but doing so can benefit your garden. Choosing to mulch isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and depends upon several factors. "It ...

It's not too early to get a head start on fresh veggies.

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

Gardeners agree: Fall mulching is the secret to a healthier garden next spring. As you're prepping your garden for its winter slumber (or even introducing new plants for a winter vegetable garden), ...